CarVerify

Free Car Check

SM55 RHV

2005 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,092 mi
Last recorded128,092 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 RHV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 128,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 109,424 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 100,181 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 100,181 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 99,425 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 98,473 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 97,142 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 95,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S rear tyre cracked and perished.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 93,326 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 92,097 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 92,097 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 82,254 miles

Engine sump pan corroded and leaking.

Exhaust downpipe bracket corroded.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust rear rubber mounting splitting/deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil level low....topped up +1l

Fail 13 Oct 2011 82,254 miles

Engine sump pan corroded and leaking.

Exhaust downpipe bracket corroded.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust rear rubber mounting splitting/deteriorated.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil level low....topped up +1l

Fail 14 Oct 2010 62,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust tailpipe rubber mounting cracked

slight play in steering at both sides

Pass 14 Oct 2010 62,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust tailpipe rubber mounting cracked

slight play in steering at both sides

Pass 13 Oct 2009 44,413 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 44,413 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008
Fail 16 Oct 2008 25,178 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
Full Fiat Punto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SM55 RHV is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 54,210 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM55 RHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM55 RHV?

You can check the full history of SM55 RHV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SM55 RHV registered?

SM55 RHV is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is SM55 RHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 RHV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM55 RHV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SM55 RHV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.